Category: Leaflet Distribution Darlington

March 31, 2025

Beware of This Common Leaflet Distribution Scam: Overquoting House Numbers

When it comes to marketing your business through leaflet distribution, you’re putting your trust — and your money — in the hands of the company you hire. But not all leaflet distributors are created equal. One of the most common and damaging scams we see in this industry is overquoting the number of houses in a given area, which leads to wasted leaflets, wasted budget, and zero results.

Let’s break it down. How the Scam Works

A dishonest leaflet distribution company might tell you that an area has 10,000 homes when, in reality, it only has 7,500. That sounds like a small difference, but here’s what’s really going on: You think you’re paying for 10,000 leaflet deliveries.They deliver to the 7,500 homes that actually exist.The remaining 2,500 leaflets are quietly binned or recycled.You’re overcharged for work that was never done — and worse, you’ll never see a return from those missing 2,500.This trick allows the company to earn more per thousand leaflets than they should. It’s dishonest, it damages the reputation of the industry, and it burns your hard-earned marketing budget.

Why This Hurts Your Business

When leaflets don’t reach real doors, your campaign results tank. You’ll see: Poor response rates, Lower ROI, Misleading data if tracked, Loss of trust in leaflet marketing. It’s frustrating, and it’s avoidable — if you know what to look for.

How to Spot a Potential Scam

Here are a few red flags to watch out for when choosing a leaflet distribution company:

1. Vague Numbers: If a company can’t provide accurate household counts based on verified data, be cautious.

2. Too-Good-To-Be-True Prices: Extremely low pricing often means they’re cutting corners somewhere.

3. No GPS Tracking or Reports: Without proof of delivery, you’re relying purely on trust.4. Lack of Local Knowledge: A company unfamiliar with the local area is more likely to guess or overinflate delivery numbers.

How We Do It at GPS Leaflet Distribution

At GPS Leaflet Distribution, we operate with full transparency and honest local knowledge. Here’s how we ensure you get exactly what you pay for:

Accurate Household Counts: We use real data and years of experience to tell you exactly how many houses are in your target area.

GPS-Tracked Deliveries: You’ll receive detailed GPS reports showing where your leaflets were delivered.

No Wastage, No Binning: Every leaflet is treated like it matters — because it does.

Reliable, Local Team: We know the streets, the estates, the blocks — and we cover them properly.

Your leaflet campaign should build your brand, not cost you trust and money. If you’ve ever been burned by shady practices like these, we’re here to help you do it right.

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Want honest, reliable leaflet distribution across Teesside and beyond?

Call us on 01642 946 946 or email hello@gpsld.co.uk to chat about your next campaign.

Let’s do leaflet marketing the right way!

March 31, 2025

The Half-a-Job Scam: The Dark Side of Leaflet Distribution

In the world of leaflet distribution, trust is everything. Businesses rely on us to get their message into the hands of real people, on real streets, to drive real results. But not every company plays fair.

There’s a tactic we’ve witnessed far too often—what we call the “Half-a-Job Scam.” It looks professional on the surface, but dig a little deeper and the cracks start to show.

Here’s how it works…Two distributors head out with GPS trackers on, walking opposite sides of the same street. One is carrying your leaflets, the other has someone else’s. They walk down their respective sides, meet in the middle, and return to the van. From the GPS tracking alone, it looks like the whole street has been covered. Job done, right?Not even close.

In reality, your marketing only reached half the houses. The other half received someone else’s.

Your investment, your time, your campaign—cut in half without you ever knowing.

We’ve seen it firsthand. We’ve spoken to frustrated business owners who couldn’t understand why their campaigns didn’t perform. And once we explained what we’d observed, the penny dropped.This isn’t just lazy—it’s dishonest. And it gives the whole industry a bad name.

At GPS Leaflet Distribution, we do things differently. Every street we walk is tracked with live GPS and verified through strict delivery checks. But more importantly, we only deliver one client’s leaflet at a time per drop zone. That way, every home gets your message, and only your message. No shortcuts. No games. Just results.

When you’re investing in leaflet marketing, make sure you’re not just buying “GPS tracking.” Make sure you’re buying integrity.

If you’ve had doubts about your previous campaigns or want to work with a company that delivers every time, get in touch. We’re here to raise the bar.

Call or WhatsApp Jamie on 01642 946 946

March 26, 2025

Why Leaflet Distribution Still Works in 2025 – And How to Make It Work for You

In today’s digital world, it’s easy to assume that old-school marketing methods like leaflet distribution have lost their edge. But here’s the truth – when done right, leaflet distribution is not only alive, it’s thriving.

At GPS Leaflet Distribution, we’ve seen first-hand how powerful a well-designed leaflet campaign can be, especially for local businesses looking to connect directly with their community.

Why Leaflet Distribution Still Works

Direct to Door
Leaflets go straight into the hands of your potential customers – no spam folders, no algorithms, no distractions. It’s physical, personal, and tangible.
Hyperlocal Targeting
Whether you’re a plumber, takeaway, gym, estate agent or anything in between, we can target specific streets, estates, or even postcode sectors where your customers live.
Cost-Effective Marketing
Compared to digital ads, TV or radio, leaflet distribution offers serious bang for your buck – especially when you use a professional, GPS-tracked service like ours.
High Recall Rate
Studies have shown that printed materials have a higher recall rate than digital ads. People are more likely to remember – and act on – a leaflet they’ve physically held.

How to Maximise Your Leaflet Campaign

Clear, Bold Design
Make sure your key message is obvious at a glance. Avoid clutter. Use bold headlines, eye-catching images, and a clear call to action.

Include an Offer
Whether it’s “10% off your first order” or “Call now for a free quote”, including a simple incentive can seriously boost your response rate.

Track Your Results
Add a unique phone number, QR code or landing page to monitor how your campaign performs. With us, your delivery is GPS-tracked and fully reportable for total peace of mind.

Use a Trusted Distributor
This is crucial. Many businesses waste money with unreliable or untracked delivery. At GPS Leaflet Distribution, we guarantee honest, GPS-tracked delivery with full transparency.

Ready to Launch Your Campaign?

If you’re a business owner in Teesside or surrounding areas and want to reach thousands of local households directly, leaflet distribution could be your secret weapon.

Get in touch with our team today on 01642 946 946 or email hello@gpsld.co.uk for a free consultation and quote.

Let’s get your business through more letterboxes – and in front of more customers.

March 16, 2025

Beware of Leaflet Distribution Scams – How Some Companies Are Cutting Corners

Leaflet distribution is one of the most effective ways to promote a business—when done correctly. Unfortunately, not all leaflet distribution companies operate fairly. Scam tactics, dishonest practices, and misleading claims can result in wasted money, poor results, and frustration for business owners who simply want their flyers delivered properly.

At GPS Leaflet Distribution, we’ve heard all the horror stories from customers who have been let down by untrustworthy companies. In this blog post, we’ll highlight the common scams and shady tactics used by some leaflet distributors, so you know what to watch out for and how to protect your investment.

“We Delivered Everything!” (But No One Actually Got a Leaflet)
Some companies claim to have delivered your leaflets when, in reality, they’ve dumped them in bins, bushes, or even public recycling bins.

🚨 How to Spot This Scam:
❌ No customers mention receiving your leaflet.
❌ The distribution company refuses to provide GPS tracking or proof of delivery.
❌ Some companies will only send you a generic map without details of actual delivery times.

✅ How We Do It:
At GPS Leaflet Distribution, every delivery is GPS-tracked with timestamps, so you can see exactly where and when your leaflets were delivered.

Fake “Solo” Distribution – Your Leaflets Get Mixed with Others
Many businesses pay extra for “solus” (solo) distribution, which means their leaflet is delivered on its own. However, some dishonest companies take multiple solus bookings at once, cramming 3-4 different leaflets through the same letterbox.

🚨 Why This is a Scam:
❌ Customers are paying a premium for a service they’re not getting.
❌ Your leaflet gets lost among other flyers, reducing response rates.
❌ It’s a clear breach of trust and professionalism.

✅ How We Do It:
When you book solus distribution with us, we guarantee your leaflet will be delivered on its own, as promised.

Overcharging & Fake Property Counts
Some leaflet distribution companies inflate the number of properties in an area to charge you more. They claim to distribute to 10,000 homes, but in reality, the area may only contain 7,500 properties—meaning you’re overpaying for non-existent houses.

🚨 How to Spot This Scam:
❌ No official property data to back up their claims.
❌ Unclear distribution rounds with no breakdown of real addresses.
❌ A company that avoids giving specific numbers or coverage maps.

✅ How We Do It:
We use accurate, up-to-date property counts sourced from local councils, Royal Mail, and our own verified data. This ensures you’re only paying for real homes, not inflated numbers.

“Cheap” Distribution That’s Too Good to Be True
Ever come across leaflet distributors offering ridiculously low prices? Be careful—if it’s too cheap, there’s a reason. These companies often:

❌ Hire untrained distributors who cut corners.
❌ Underpay staff, leading to rushed, careless deliveries.
❌ Dump leaflets instead of delivering them.

🚨 How to Protect Yourself:
💡 Ask for proof of delivery (GPS tracking).
💡 Check customer reviews and testimonials.
💡 Request a small test run before committing to a big campaign.

✅ How We Do It:
We offer fair, competitive pricing that reflects a genuine, high-quality service. Our distributors are fully trained, GPS-tracked, and monitored to ensure your campaign is delivered properly and professionally.

No Customer Support or Transparency
Some companies take your money and disappear. Once your leaflets are “delivered,” they become impossible to contact, leaving you with no way to check if the job was done properly.

🚨 Warning Signs:
❌ No phone number or real contact details—just an email form.
❌ Avoiding questions when you ask for tracking or delivery proof.
❌ No office or physical location—just a vague website.

✅ How We Do It:
At GPS Leaflet Distribution, we provide full transparency:
📞 You can call or WhatsApp Jamie directly on 01642 946 946.
📍 We have a real presence in the areas we cover.
📊 Our GPS tracking system provides detailed delivery reports.

How to Choose a Reliable Leaflet Distribution Company
Before hiring a leaflet distributor, make sure to:
✔ Ask for GPS tracking or proof of delivery.
✔ Check reviews & testimonials from real customers.
✔ Confirm property counts match real, verifiable data.
✔ Avoid deals that seem “too cheap”—they’re often scams.
✔ Ensure the company has real contact details & support.

📍 We proudly serve: Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, Northallerton, Harrogate, Knaresborough & surrounding areas.

🚀 Want a leaflet distribution service you can actually trust?
📞 Call or WhatsApp Jamie on 01642 946 946 for professional, GPS-tracked leaflet delivery.

March 16, 2025

Why Professional Leaflet Distribution Saves You Time, Money & Effort

Leaflet distribution is one of the most effective ways to promote your business, but many business owners face a tough choice:
📌 Deliver the leaflets themselves to save money?
📌 Hire a professional leaflet distribution service to handle it for them?

At first glance, doing it yourself might seem like a way to cut costs, but in reality, it can be time-consuming, physically exhausting, and less effective. Here’s why using a professional leaflet distribution service like GPS Leaflet Distribution is the smarter, more cost-effective choice.

1. The Time Factor – What’s Your Time Worth?
Let’s break it down. Say you have 5,000 leaflets to deliver:

🚶 DIY Distribution – You’ll be walking 10-12 miles per 1,000 leaflets, depending on the layout of the streets.
⏳ If you manage 1,000 leaflets per day, that’s 5 full days of walking—often in unpredictable weather!

✅ Professional Distribution – Our trained distributors complete the job faster using efficient routes and GPS tracking, meaning your campaign is completed in a fraction of the time.

💡 Time is money – Could your time be better spent running your business, managing customers, or closing sales?

2. The Cost – It’s Not as Cheap as You Think!
DIY leaflet delivery might seem free, but let’s add up the real costs:

🚗 Travel Costs: Petrol, parking fees, or public transport expenses.
🥵 Physical Strain: Long hours walking, often leading to exhaustion or even injury.
⏳ Lost Business Time: Every hour spent delivering is an hour not spent growing your business.

Now, compare that to hiring a professional service:

✅ No wasted time – Focus on running your business while we handle the delivery.
✅ No hidden costs – One fixed price covers everything.
✅ Bulk Distribution Discounts – Deliver more for less.

💰 Example Cost Comparison:

Option Your Effort Time Spent Actual Cost
DIY Delivery (5,000 leaflets) 50+ miles of walking 5 full working days Petrol, lost work time, fatigue
GPS Leaflet Distribution None – we handle it all! Completed in a few days Fixed cost with no hidden expenses
In short, your time is valuable—why spend it delivering leaflets when you can get it done professionally, quickly, and affordably?

3. Effectiveness – Are Your Leaflets Really Getting Delivered?
If you’re doing it yourself, it’s easy to lose motivation, skip houses, or miss key areas. On the other hand, our professional teams follow a structured, fully tracked delivery process:

✔ GPS-Tracked Deliveries – Know exactly where and when your leaflets were delivered.
✔ Efficient Routes – Maximising coverage while saving time.
✔ Reliable Distributors – Trained professionals who get the job done properly.

The Smarter Choice: Professional Leaflet Distribution
Instead of spending days or even weeks delivering leaflets yourself, let GPS Leaflet Distribution do the hard work for you.

📍 We cover Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, Northallerton, Harrogate, Knaresborough & surrounding areas.

🚀 Want to save time, effort, and money?
📞 Call or WhatsApp Jamie on 01642 946 946 for a quote today!

May 23, 2018

Regular Leaflet Distribution in Darlington

We cover 6,500 homes and around 500 businesses in Darlington every single month!

Why don’t you have your flyers delivered by us from as little as £25 per 1000. Please fill in our quote form for an accurate price per 1000. We cover:

Sadberge
Middleton St George
Neasham
Hurworth
Blackwell
Hummersknott

Call Jamie on 01325 586 586 to enquire about dates / availability / flyer printing.

April 2, 2018

Common Leaflet Distribution Problems

A common fault with local leaflet distribution companies is consistency & reliability

This is a growing concern for all types of businesses as other companies simply cannot provide a service by proving exactly where each flyer has been distributed. You then have the problems of missed roads, missed houses, only one side of the road has been covered and the dreaded telephone call from Mrs. Jones at number 9 kindly informing you that a box of your leaflets have been dumped in her hedge line.

Customers get 100% Peace of Mind when using our live GPS tracked leaflet distribution service

We, at GPS Leaflet Distribution have the solution. It’s total transparency, reliablityand our live GPS tracking application which is further backed up by our 6 years of experience, upto date property counts, precise mapping and live radio communication between our office, and all delivery staff on the ground; as sometimes we do get things wrong. For e.g. a distributor may deliver leaflets to a road already previously covered, but it’s no problem for us as each job is thoroughly monitored, it just takes a quick radio call to the distributor to inform them and to issue new instructions or tell them to have a look at the tracking.

PROPERTY COUNTS & MAPPING
By having up to date property counts for each area that we cover with mapping boundaries, this all corresponds with our tracking app and the number of leaflets we weigh.

LIVE GPS TRACKING
This is our main service, which proves exactly where each flyer is physically being delivered. Updating every 5 seconds, it ensures both sides of the roads are covered.

THOROUGH MONITORING
Without our expert mapping and GPS tracking, we couldn’t possibly monitor output. We do this because we’re 100% transparent and we know that it’s our reputation at stake.

For a free no obligation quote, please contact our sales team on 01642 946 946, or fill in our online quote form.

July 31, 2017

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June 4, 2017

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The simple question is, do you want your leaflets (or menus, magazines etc) delivered on time in the correct areas? YES!

Of course, we understand this all boils down to cost, but you’ve heard the old saying ‘pay peanuts, get monkeys’. Does that sound familiar? YES!

Why should you pay upfront, regardless of the price per 1000 and not know if your leaflets have been delivered? We don’t agree with this, so what we’re doing is doing the work upfront and getting paid upon completion. At the time of writing this post, GPS Leaflet Distribution is the only business in the North East of England that offers this service. It says a lot about us and our reputation.

So, if you want your leaflets delivering do not hesitate in contacting us on 01642 946 946. We’re not the cheapest. Cheap isn’t always better! If you pay peanuts, your leaflets will most probably go in a bin near you! If you want them delivering professionally and quickly, using GPSLD is a no brainer as we aim to deliver your leaflets first, then ask for the money owed… Can’t get any fairer than that can you?

Afterall, we’re a business like yourself at the end of the day, we have overheads.

Book early to avoid dissappointment! Contact the office on 01642 946 946.

June 4, 2017

That’s too cheap!

When you’re looking for a distribution firm to work for you, it’s pretty simple… Most people would call around to gather quotes.

Have you noticed, ‘cheap’ always comprises the quality and service. You’ve probably experienced this before with other providers. If you pay that little bit extra per 1000 leaflets delivered – then you’ve got peace of mind knowing that your leaflets are getting delivered.

To summarise, if you want your leaflets delivering around Teesside, you need to choose a company that delivers. We’ve been established over 2 years and our clients’ use us time and time again, this says something! For a no nonsense approach to door to door leaflet distribution, give GPS Leaflet Distribution a call today on 01642 946 946.